Explore the Family Name Bezner
The meaning of Bezner
German: variant of Betzner.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Bezner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Bezner has slightly declined in the last decade. In 2000, Bezner was ranked 56,392nd most common surname and by 2010, it moved down to 58,182nd place - a drop of 3.17%. However, interestingly, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 339 in 2000 to 349 in 2010, marking a growth of 2.95%. Still, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the presence of Bezners decreased by 7.69% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #58,182 | -3.17% |
| Count | 339 | 349 | 2.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bezner
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Bezner surname identify as White, although there's been a slight decrease from 96.46% in 2000 to 91.98% in 2010. There were no recorded Bezners who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. A new development is the emergence of Bezners identifying with two or more races, which was not reported in 2000 but accounted for 2.58% in 2010. The percentage of Bezners identifying as Hispanic also saw a significant increase, leaping from 1.47% in 2000 to 4.3% in 2010, a change of 192.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 91.98% | -4.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 4.3% | 192.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.58% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |